Marge B.

As a single mother, Marge was struggling to put food on the table after paying all of the bills. Even though she needed help, she wrestled with how her family’s reputation would be perceived if they accepted government assistance, and ultimately looked to a counselor for advice.

“The lady suggested coming to the food pantry and if it wasn’t enough, then come back and go on food stamps.”
-Marge

The woman Marge met changed her life by asking her to start helping out at the pantry. Decades later, Marge is volunteering at her local pantry as a donation coordinator, working with people who are facing situations she has experienced herself. She has become an expert in making people who come to the pantry feel welcome.

“It’s just really, important to let them feel human, to let them know that they’re recognized…”
-Marge